Aerial view of a rugged coastal bay with turquoise water, rocky cliffs, scattered houses and green fields stretching along the shoreline.

More than 1,300 square miles of history

Cornwall's history runs deep and wide. There are endless stories to discover here, from ancient tribes whose monuments still mark the land, to 19th-century trailblazers who helped usher in modern industry. The Nare, too, has tales to tell – tales of family, loyalty and nearly 100 years of hospitality. Why not take a closer look?

The Mines of Botallack Old stone mine buildings perched on a rugged cliff above the sea

Cornwall's industrial heritage

Today, as ever, Cornwall's reputation rests on its abundant natural beauty. But among its sandy coves and heather-clad moors, era-making ingenuity has flourished. From Cornwall came centuries of mining innovations, the first wireless communications and some of the brightest minds of the Industrial Revolution.

Carne Beach A solitary person walking along a quiet sandy cove at sunset, with calm sea, rocky shoreline and green cliffs in the background.

The history of The Nare

The Nare has seen radical changes since its construction nearly a century ago. From its beginnings as a 36-bedroom hotel to its revitalisation in the 1980s, The Nare's history encompasses wartime requisition, post-war revival and ambitious reinvention. Today, the hotel remains under family ownership and continues to improve, year after year.

Memories of the Mayflower

The history of southwest England lives on through the millions of Americans who trace their lineage back to the Mayflower Pilgrims. The fateful ship made her last stop in Plymouth, Devon, before embarking on a treacherous two-month voyage across the Atlantic. As a guest at The Nare, enjoy bespoke experiences that put this remarkable story into sharp focus.